Madrid
604 km²
Miami
143 km²
Spain
USA
Area Comparison
Madrid is 4.2x larger than Miami
Population Comparison
Madrid has 7.6x more people than Miami
Yes — Madrid is 4.2x larger than Miami by area. Madrid spans 604 km² (233 mi²) while Miami covers 143 km² (55 mi²) — a difference of 461 km². You could fit Miami inside Madrid approximately 4 times.
To put Madrid's size in perspective, its area of 604 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul. Meanwhile, Miami at 143 km² is about 1.2x the size of San Francisco.
In more relatable units, Madrid's 604 km² is about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan. Miami, by comparison, equals about 20,000 American football fields, 71 times the area of Monaco, or 42 times the area of Central Park.
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 square kilometres (233.89 sq mi).
Known as "La Villa y Corte", Madrid covers 604 km² with a population of 3.3 million. The city was established in 852. Madrid is known for Royal Palace of Madrid, Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Madrid Metro.
Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union after Berlin, with over 3.4 million residents in the city proper
Miami is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 census. The Miami metropolitan area in South Florida has an estimated 6.39 million residents, ranking as the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast and eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Miami has the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of which exceed 491 ft (150 m).
Nicknamed "Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.
Miami boasts the third-largest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 70 of them topping 491 feet
Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater Madrid at 8,028 km². The Madrid metro area is also more populous, with 6.8 million people compared to 6.2 million.
Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km² — a densely populated city. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Madrid is noticeably denser, packing 1.8 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Madrid in Europe versus Miami in North America. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 6:00 AM in Miami — a 6-hour time difference.
Size Ratio
Miami fits inside Madrid ~4 times
Density Gap
Madrid is 1.8x more densely populated
Time Difference
6 hours apart
History
Madrid is ~1,044 years older
Madrid covers 604 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Seoul (605 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Chicago (606 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).
Miami covers 143 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Minneapolis (149 km²), Brussels (161 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), Washington D.C. (177 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).
The straight-line distance from Madrid to Miami is 7,091 km (4,406 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~8h 51m.
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